CDC Recommends Actions for California & Texas Residents as Swine Flu Outbreak Grows
This entry was posted on 4/24/2009 1:20 PM and is filed under Swine Flu.
The Center for Disease Control has the following recommendations for residents of Residents of California and Texas:
CDC has
identified human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in
people in these areas. CDC is working with local and state health
agencies to investigate these cases. We have determined that this virus
is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this
time, we have not determined how easily the virus spreads between
people. As with any infectious disease, we are recommending
precautionary measures for people residing in these areas.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash
your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or
sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If
you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and
limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
There is no vaccine available at this time, so it is important for
people living in these areas to take steps to prevent spreading the
virus to others. If people are ill, they should attempt to stay at home
and limit contact with others. Healthy residents living in these areas
should take everyday preventive actions.
People who live in these areas who develop an illness with fever and
respiratory symptoms, such as cough and runny nose, and possibly other
symptoms, such as body aches, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, should
contact their health care provider. Their health care provider will
determine whether influenza testing is needed.
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The CDCs recommendations for a swine flu pandemic are the same as they are for a avian flu pandemic ( Bird Flu). The World Health organization (WHO) raised the level of pandemic alert today also. Preparation is key to any emergency situation
Bird Flu Smart &
Ready Smart urge you to ensure your family and business are prepared as
pandemic &
emergency supplies are limited once the outbreak or disaster occurs.
